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25 Great Guitar Solos by Chad Johnson  (March 28, 2006)

25 Great Guitar Solos is the latest instructional paperback release from Hal Leonard Publishing, the leader in educational material for musicians. It's 25 transcriptions of some of the greatest signature guitar solos ever recorded. This collection will no doubt thrill any burgeoning, motivated guitarist, whether they're young or old, novice or veteran. The content is comprehensive and accurate, yet portrayed in a simplified manner that doesn't overwhelm or discourage the learner.

The book is complete with transcriptions, lessons on how to, biographies on each song and artist, photos, and a notation legend. A CD is attached as well, which includes note-for-note renditions of all 25 songs, done by a complete band, and playable on any CD player. Additionally, the CD is enhanced for PC and MAC users, with slow down software for a painless learning experience. You can decelerate the songs to any tempo without changing note pitch. Taking full advantage of the lessons in this book will improve and add sparkle to any guitarist.

The bio sections are fascinating, and loaded with info pertaining to the songs and the recording artists who played them. For example: 'All Along The Watchtower' gives a short bio of the life of Jimi Hendrix and his music, and then goes into detail about how the song is done, its arrangement and chord changes, key and measure continuance, and also about the guitar and gear used. The collection of songs is excellent.

Contents
Song - Original Guitarist
1. Rock Around The Clock - Danny Cedrone
2. Hound Dog - Scotty Moore
3. Sunshine Of Your Love - Eric Clapton
4. All Along The Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix
5. Let It Be - George Harrison
6. 25 or 6 to 4 - Terry Kath
7. Blue Sky - Duane Allman & Dickie Betts
8. Highway Star - Ritchie Blackmore
9. Free Bird - Gary Rossington & Allen Collins
10. La Grange - Billy Gibbons
11. Bohemian Rhapsody - Brian May
12. She's A Woman - Jeff Beck
13. Walk This Way - Joe Perry
14. Eruption - Eddie Van Halen
15. Sultans Of Swing - Mark Knopfler
16. Crazy Train - Randy Rhodes
17. You Shook Me All Night Long - Angus Young
18. Pride And Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughan
19. (You Can Still) Rock In America - Brad Gillis & Jeff Watson
20. Am I Evil? - Kirk Hammett
21. Black Star - Yngwie Malmsteen
22. Big Trouble - Steve Vai
23. Satch Boogie - Joe Satriani
24. Sweet Child O' Mine - Slash
25. Get The Funk Out - Nuno Bettencourt

All solos performed by Hal Leonard studio musicians.

Related Link
25 Great Guitar Solos on Hal Leonard.com


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